Clear, surgeon-reviewed information on common hip and knee problems, the treatment options, and what to expect if you need an operation.
The most common form of hip disease, causing progressive loss of cartilage in the hip…
View →HipA fracture of the proximal femur - a major injury most commonly affecting elderly…
View →HipTotal hip replacement resurfaces the femoral head and acetabulum with metal, ceramic,…
View →HipFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is abnormal contact between the femoral head and the…
View →HipAvascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head occurs when the blood supply to the femoral…
View →HipA tear of the fibrocartilaginous labrum surrounding the acetabulum (hip socket), causing…
View →Degeneration of the cartilage lining of the knee joint, causing pain, swelling,…
View →KneeTotal or unicompartmental knee replacement resurfaces the damaged joint surfaces with…
View →KneeA tear of the cartilage menisci (the medial or lateral cushioning pads) within the knee…
View →KneeRupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - one of the most common serious knee…
View →KneePain arising from the patellofemoral joint (the kneecap and its groove at the front of…
View →KneeLateral dislocation or subluxation of the kneecap (patella) out of its groove…
View →Everything you need to know before your total hip replacement - from your pre-assessment…
View →HipHip fracture surgery is usually performed as an emergency within 36 hours of admission.…
View →HipA guide to preparing for total hip replacement - one of the most successful operations…
View →HipHip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement is performed through 2-3 small portals.…
View →HipTreatment for avascular necrosis of the hip depends on the stage of the disease.…
View →HipHip arthroscopy for a labral tear is a day-case procedure performed through 2-3 small…
View →Everything you need to know before your knee replacement. Recovery from total knee…
View →KneeA guide to preparing for knee replacement surgery. The type of replacement…
View →KneeKnee arthroscopy for a meniscal tear is a day-case procedure performed through two small…
View →KneeACL reconstruction is performed arthroscopically and takes approximately 60-90 minutes.…
View →KneeSurgery for patellofemoral pain is rarely required. The vast majority of patients are…
View →KneeSurgery for patellar instability aims to restore the medial restraints of the patella…
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